Leclerc and Hamilton assess 'strong' China Sprint for Ferrari

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton secured a double podium for Ferrari in the Chinese Sprint, engaging in a thrilling battle for the win against George Russell. Despite a strong start and consistent pace, tyre temperature issues at the late Safety Car restart prevented them from mounting a final challenge for the victory. Leclerc expressed satisfaction with the car's performance, noting that Ferrari's pace is now comparable to Mercedes. Hamilton, meanwhile, highlighted the positive development of the 2026 car and is optimistic about fighting harder in the main race after his third-place finish.